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Paranasal sinus mucoepidermoid carcinoma

MedGen UID:
235461
•Concept ID:
C1335340
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Accessory Sinus Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma; accessory sinus mucoepidermoid carcinoma; Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Accessory Sinus; mucoepidermoid carcinoma of accessory sinus; Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Paranasal Sinus; mucoepidermoid carcinoma of paranasal sinus; Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Accessory Sinus; mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the accessory sinus; Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus; mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the paranasal sinus; Paranasal Sinus Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma; paranasal sinus mucoepidermoid carcinoma
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0044956

Definition

A rare carcinoma that arises from the paranasal sinus. It is characterized by the presence of epidermoid cells, mucus producing cells, and cells of intermediate type. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVParanasal sinus mucoepidermoid carcinoma

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A comprehensive comparative analysis of treatment modalities for sinonasal malignancies.
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